Part 3/6:
The agreement, described as a memorandum of understanding, authorizes the Trump transition to submit names for background checks and security clearances. The stated rationale behind this move is to ensure that President Trump and his team are adequately prepared to implement their "America First" agenda from day one. However, this statement came with a noteworthy caveat. Analysts noted that the announcement lacked specificity; it did not clarify whether Trump would mandate that all appointees undergo background checks or if the process would be voluntary.